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Releasing your co-signer from your loan

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:08:15 +0000

I recently released my co-signer (my dad) from the burden of being responsible for my student loan payments. A co-signer is responsible for the payment of a student loan if the student who ‘owned the loan’ was unable to make payments, and deferment or forbearance wasn’t an option.

Contacting your Student Loan Lender

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:49:55 +0000

But if you have recently graduated college and are interested in consolidation or deferment of your student loans, you may have to contact your lender. So let's talk about how to do that.

4 Tips for a Low Private Student Loan Interest Rate

Evan Jacobs — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:26 +0000

Plain and simple, a co-signer with a strong or even above-average credit history can make all the difference in what you are offered for a private student loan interest rate.

Three Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Private Student Loan

Evan Jacobs — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:58:20 +0000

Did you know that the vast majority of private lenders offer repayment incentives such as interest rate reductions?

Private Student Loans Available with No Origination Fees

samanthab — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:20:44 +0000

We are pleased to inform you that one of the major private loan lenders, PNC Bank, has announced that PNC Solution Loans are now available with no origination fees. Borrowers can also take advantage of a 0.50% interest rate reduction for use of automatic payments.

In the News: Private Student Loans

Student Loan Guru — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:36:13 +0000

We just wanted to keep you updated on the happenings in the world of private student loans. So read on to learn about loan news and what to expect in the upcoming summer months!

Private Loan Bankruptcy Protection

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:12:56 +0000

There has recently been a lot of action on capitol hill surrounding private student loans. On the floor are two bills that are intended to restore a benefit for the private loan sector and help borrowers in their loan repayment struggles. The Fairness for Struggling Students Act and Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Act both aim to provide bankruptcy protection for student loan borrowers.

Compare Private Student Loans

Student Loan Guru — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:59:06 +0000

A tool that could prove very helpful to you in your search for a good deal is our private loan comparison tool. This tool lets you compare some of the most popular lenders and review what benefits their loans offer. Plus, if you find a good option, you can apply for a private loan right there, making it a much simpler process.

The Lowdown on Co-Signing

Evan Jacobs — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:00:24 +0000

There are a lot of things to consider when you take out a private student loan. Of these, whether or not to apply with a co-signer tends to be a popular question among students and young professionals.

The financial aid offer poll results!

Student Loan Guru — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:51:59 +0000

I just want to take a minute to thank all of the student's who took our recent poll! Based on the results, it seems that only a mere 23% of you were satisfied with the amount of financial aid you received. So, here are some options for those who fit into this category.